Marathon, FL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
9,831 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
33.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$80,556 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$683,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$851 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,391 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
35.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Monroe County
4
Key West-Key Largo Urban Area
4
Florida
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Monroe County
5
Key West-Key Largo Urban Area
5
Florida
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 0 69
Feb 2 0 71
Mar 2 0 73
Apr 2 0 76
May 3 0 80
Jun 5 0 83
Jul 4 0 84
Aug 6 0 84
Sep 7 0 83
Oct 5 0 80
Nov 3 0 75
Dec 2 0 71

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 28, FL State Senate District 40, FL State House District 120, FL
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Schools

Marathon School
4 miles, W • 3.2 star
Stanley Switlik Elementary School
4 miles, W • 4.1 star
Big Pine Academy
22 miles, W • 4.6 star
Island Christian School
29 miles, E • 5 star
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Colleges

The College of the Florida Keys
46 miles, W • 1.4 star
PiBerry Institute
63 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Mariners Hospital
37 miles, E • 5 star
Lower Keys Medical Center
46 miles, W • 3.2 star
Homestead Hospital
64 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Key West International Airport
48 miles, W • 1.4 star
Miami International Airport
87 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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